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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Taiwan to Ban Junk Food Ads on TV

Taiwan may become one of the first countries in the world to ban junk food advertisements on children's television. The government also plans to impose a junk food tax after the bill banning commercials is passed.

Almost 30 percent of Taiwanese children are overweight or obese.

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